Growing Out of Innocence

The Leonard Lopate Show | Feb 1, 2017

Emily Fridlund joins us to discuss her debut novel, History of Wolves. It tells the story of Linda, a 14-year-old girl living on a nearly abandoned commune in the Minnesota woods. Her life takes unexpected turns when one of her teachers is accused of owning child porn, and she develops feelings for a new girl named Lily. The novel has won the McGinnis-Ritchie award for its first chapter.

Emily Fridlund will be in conversation with Julie Buntin at the Upper West Side Barnes & Noble at 2289 Broadway on Thursday, February 2nd at 7:00pm. For more information, click here.

 

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